Head of Retail - South

Head of Retail - South of England Discount Fashion Brand

Location:

South of England (Regional role with regular travel) Reporting to:
Retail Director

The Role We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Head of Retail to lead and grow our store estate across the South of England. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for sales performance, operational excellence, people development, and brand standards across a large, multi-site retail portfolio. You will play a critical role in driving profitability in a high-volume, value-led fashion environment, ensuring our stores deliver outstanding results while remaining true to our customer promise.

Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire, and develop a large regional retail management team Own full regional P&L, delivering sales growth and cost control Drive consistent execution of retail standards, VM, and operational processes Translate company strategy into clear regional action plans Maximise store performance through effective people planning, coaching, and succession Partner closely with Buying, Merchandising, HR, and Supply Chain teams Ensure excellent customer experience across all stores Lead change initiatives and support new store openings and refits Maintain strong compliance with all health, safety, and legal requirements About You Proven experience in a senior retail leadership role (Head of Retail / Regional Director / Senior Regional Manager) Background in discount, value, or high-volume fashion retail (essential) Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving sales and margin Confident people leader who builds high-performing teams Hands-on, pragmatic, and comfortable working at pace Data-driven, with the ability to turn insight into action Flexible to travel extensively across the South of England

What We Offer Competitive salary and bonus package Car allowance Generous staff discount Opportunity to shape and influence a growing retail brand Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with real progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a results-focused retail leader with a passion for value fashion and team development, we would love to hear from you. BH35087